Donnie Van Tonder

Experience

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  Blue Financial Services

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2010

  Regional Manager

  Manage the day-to-day Management and Sales of the Region with 3 Areas and 26 Branches, a total of over 80 Staff members

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  Waxbill Capital

  Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  Regional Manager

  Oversee the day-to-day Management in the Region which consisted out of 16 Branches. A total of 48 staff members

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  Bridge South Africa

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

  Oversee the day-to-day Management of 8 Branches in the West Rand & North West Area Oversee the day-to-day Management and Sales of 6 Areas with 43 Strategic Business Units in the West Rand, North West, Limpopo (x3) and Mpumalanga Areas

  • Area Sales Manager

    Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Regional Manager

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
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  DHL Supply Chain

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2017

  Senior Field Sales Executive

  Maintain good relationships with existing Corporate companies within the Rustenburg, Sun City, Kroondal, Northam, Brits, Thabazimbi, Swartruggens, Magaliesburg, Krugersdorp and Gauteng AreaLooking after over 300 existing Customer accountsConstantly promoting excellent and professional customer serviceDaily visits with customers and solving of their problems and queriesSourcing, planning and achieving new business for DHLCold calling on new prospects to open new accountsMeetings and Presentations with key players and decision makers, Financial DirectorsThe gathering of Leads and Telephone appointmentsProposals and Presentations to Directors of CompaniesTraining Customers regarding the DHL internet platformTraining Customers & Staff on dangerous goodsTraining staff on excellent customer service and obtaining of LeadsProfessional advice to Corporate customers on their Import and Exports needsAssisting Corporate Customers, and solving their Import Shipment with CustomsCalculation of quotes and negotiation with customers on pricesCollection of outstanding debts and payments2IC function. Oversee 5 staff members during the absence of the Branch ManagerPlan & prepare shipments to leave Gauteng at 16h00 dailyGeneral day-to-day administrative tasks, Emails and filingMonthly feedback and reporting on sales and customersWeekly vehicle inspections and reporting of problems. Ensure vehicles are safe on the roadAchieving of the branch’s monthly revenue targetMarketing & Promotional events. Promote the DHL brand and obtaining Leads during the PromotionsMonthly ordering of Promotional materialsSchool Community Projects and upliftmentProfessional advice for SMME's on Import & Exporting opportunitiesConnect overseas Suppliers and Local Entrepreneurs for opportunities on Import & Export Show less

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  Aramex South Africa

  Oct 2017 - now

  Branch Manager

  Set the branches official goals, operational plan and budget in coordination with the Country ManagerEnsure adherence to the corporate image, culture, and operations standards related to the branchCoordinate with the Regional HR to recruit talented employeesEnsure proper training to all staff in the branch to enable the staff to conform to all Aramex standards in coordination with the training managerControlling the branch costs in general and abide with the budget constraintsReport to the country manager on the status of the office, employees, clients, and compare that with the set plans and budgetsEnsure great customer service to all branches and Aramex clientsFollow up on all customer requests and ensure resolution of any pending problemsEnsure that all the branch clients’ accounts are reconciled and dues collected on time as per the guidelines set by the Country Accounts ManagerControl the expenses and overheads of the branchVisit customers to enhance relationships and explore new business opportunitiesAchieve the set budget and targets on various products:Domestic / Express / Air & Sea Freight / Logistics & Small business solutions. Show less